ORLA Stock Surges 20% With A 5-day Winning Spree On Record Output
Orla Mining (ORLA) – a mineral exploration and development company focusing on precious metals – hit 5-day winning streak, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 20%. The company market cap has surged by about $1.1 Bil over the last 5 days, and currently stands at $6.4 Bil.
The stock has YTD (year-to-date) return of 45.3% compared to 1.9% for S&P 500. This calls for a re-evaluation of the stock’s valuation to find out whether this is an opportunity, or a trap.
What Triggered The Rally?
[1] Record 2025 Gold Production and Strong 2026 Guidance
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- Reported record 300,620 ounces of gold produced in 2025, exceeding guidance
- Issued strong 2026 production guidance of 340,000-360,000 ounces
- Impact: Stock hit a new all-time high, Significant increase in trading volume
[2] Multiple Analyst Upgrades and Price Target Hikes
- Natl Bk Canada upgraded to “strong-buy”
- Desjardins and National Bankshares raised price targets to C$29
- Impact: Stock reached a new 52-week high, Increased positive investor sentiment
Opportunity or Trap?
Below is our take on valuation.
There is not much to fear in ORLA stock given its overall Strong operating performance and financial condition. But given its Very High valuation, the stock appears Relatively Expensive (For details, see Buy or Sell ORLA).
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Returns vs S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for ORLA stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | ORLA | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 3.9% | -0.0% |
| 5D (Current Streak) | 19.8% | 1.5% |
| 1M (21D) | 34.0% | 0.7% |
| 3M (63D) | 89.6% | 1.5% |
| YTD 2026 | 45.3% | 1.9% |
| 2025 | 143.1% | 16.4% |
| 2024 | 70.5% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | -19.6% | 24.2% |
However, big gains can follow sharp reversals – but how has ORLA behaved after prior drops? See ORLA Dip Buyer Analysis to learn more.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 55 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 80 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 36 | 38 |
| 4D | 7 | 24 |
| 5D | 4 | 15 |
| 6D | 6 | 0 |
| 7D or more | 2 | 3 |
| Total >=3 D | 55 | 80 |
Key Financials for Orla Mining (ORLA)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $233.6 Mil | $343.9 Mil |
| Operating Income | $89.2 Mil | $160.4 Mil |
| Net Income | $-27.0 Mil | $89.0 Mil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ2 | 2025 FQ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $263.7 Mil | $275.0 Mil |
| Operating Income | $111.1 Mil | $107.9 Mil |
| Net Income | $48.2 Mil | $49.3 Mil |
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